Cover Design - General Magazine ( Division 1,Division 2,Division 3,Division 4,Division 5)
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- Place Name: First Place
Contestant Name: A&M-College Station
Entry Title: Maroon Life Magazine Culture and Lifestyle
Entry Credit: Zoe May, Laura McClintock, Hudson Elkjer
Judge Comment: A strong, engaging cover that effectively captures a relatable student experience. The dramatic lighting and confident pose in the cover photo create immediate visual interest. The balance between photography and text is well-executed. Overall, a compelling and well-targeted design.
- Place Name: Second Place
Contestant Name: SMU
Entry Title: SMU Look Spring 2024
Entry Credit: Leighton Cottrell, Maddie Miller, Juan Silva, Arden Eiland
Judge Comment: A refined and polished cover that fits seamlessly within the fashion and lifestyle genre. The composition is clean, the subject is well-lit, and the soft color palette and type treatment complement the concept. This cover looks polished and it stands out as a strong example of editorial design.
- Place Name: Third Place
Contestant Name: UT-Tyler
Entry Title: Patriot Pulse
Entry Credit: Karleigh Yancy
Judge Comment: A vibrant and fun cover with a great use of illustration, it could benefit from a stronger text hierarchy. The energetic composition makes it visually engaging, and the color palette works well for a student publication.
- Place Name: Honorable Mention
Contestant Name: Amarillo College
Entry Title: The Current Spring 2024
Entry Credit: Hayden Splawn
Judge Comment: The use of a full-typography approach is striking and effectively conveys themes of creativity, communication, and innovation. The repetition of words adds visual rhythm, making it feel dynamic and engaging.
- Competition Comment: None
